N16 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Lordship in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Stamford Hill West ward and the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, N16 0AF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for N16 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00008982 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
N16 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for N16 0AF.
428
31
£ 61,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: N16 0AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in N16 0AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for N16 0AF. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
N16 0AF has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grazebrook Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Newington
William Patten Primary School
Sir Thomas Abney School
Holmleigh Primary School
Simon Marks Jewish Primary School
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Betty Layward Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Oaktree Community Centre0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf Public House0.6 km
- Besiktas F.C.0.7 km
- Rose And Crown0.5 km
- Ryans' N160.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
141 nearby- Cameler Spice Co.1.0 km
- Muffims Ltd0.7 km
- Olive & Green0.7 km
- Kajun Boil0.8 km
- Ribbons and Taylor limited0.4 km
- + 136 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's (Clissold Quarter)0.9 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Food For All0.6 km
- Greenfield0.4 km
- Kollel Grocery0.4 km
- MFG Stamford Hill0.5 km
- North London Stores0.6 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Kaiser0.7 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Sutton & Son Fish & Chips0.7 km
- The Parlour Bistro0.4 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoke Newington0.5 km
- Rectory Road1.1 km
- Stamford Hill1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: N160AF · Data under Open Government Licence